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Environmental groups appeal new refinery permit

Art Shotwell Apr. 6 2018 3 minutes read

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A coalition of seven local and regional environmental organizations are appealing Skagit County’s approval of a new chemical project at the Andeavor (formerly Tesoro) refinery on March Point.

Police Blotter, March 24 - 29, 2018

Mar. 30 2018 7 minutes read

A man’s body was recovered from the water off shore at Washington Park on Thursday afternoon.

Roundabout construction, phase one, starts Monday

Art Shotwell Mar. 28 2018 3 minutes read

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Sharpes Corner roundabout construction starts next Monday and will last into early summer, so drivers and cyclists should be ready for delays caused lane closures. 

New Report supports Guemes Channel Trail

Art Shotwell Mar. 26 2018 4 minutes read

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A planned extension of the Guemes Channel Trail, for pedestrians as well as bicyclists, between downtown and the state ferry terminal has broad community support, according to a just-released report on two recent visioning workshops.

Police Blotter, March 17 - 23, 2018

Mar. 26 2018 7 minutes read

It must have been quite a sight when a car, apparently going well over the 25 mph speed limit, went airborne at the 22nd St./R Ave. roundabout on Tuesday night.

Crews start clearing North Cascades Hwy

Art Shotwell Mar. 26 2018 3 minutes read

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Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews were to begin clearing the scenic highway today from the Diablo side of the gate.

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